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Brown Bears of Alaska: Brooks Falls
Wilderness Camping Photo Safari
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King Salmon, AK / King Salmon, AK
Length
5 Days/4 Nights
Fitness Level
Level 2 - What's This?
Group Size
Up To 10 Guests
Highlights
- Katmai is internationally recognized as one of the best places on Earth to capture striking images of bears and boasts the highest density of brown bears on the planet.
- Witness over a dozen bears at a time fishing for salmon at the world-famous Brooks Falls
- Spend three nights at our base camp right at Brooks Camp
- Katmai is a remote and pristine wilderness accessible only by float plane or boat, adding to the excitement and allure of this once-in-a-lifetime experience
- Led by professional photo guides, you'll receive expert guidance and tips to capture the best possible shots and return home with memories to last a lifetime
- Small groups sizes
If you have any questions about a trip, itinerary, or gear, our Photo Experience Coordinators are available for a personalized one-on-one consultation to provide all the details you need.
Trip Description:
Prepare for the adventure of a lifetime as you journey deep into the untamed wilderness of Katmai National Park in Alaska, where you'll have a rare chance to experience the awe-inspiring power of the coastal brown bears up close and personal. Covering an astonishing 4 million acres, Katmai is one of the largest and most magnificent national parks in the United States and is internationally recognized as one of the best places on Earth to capture striking images of bears. Katmai is home to the highest density of brown bears on the planet.
Nestled on the rugged Alaskan Peninsula, Katmai is a remote and pristine wilderness accessible only by float plane or boat, further adding to the excitement and allure of this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Over five unforgettable days, we will completely immerse you in the world of brown bear photography, with countless opportunities to photograph bears fishing, playing, and much more!
At the majestic Brooks Falls, the jewel in the crown of our adventure, you'll be spellbound by the sight of over a dozen bears at a time fishing for salmon, a spectacle that has been captured in countless awe-inspiring photographs. We'll spend three nights at our base camp right at Brooks Falls, ensuring that we'll have ample time and the perfect lighting conditions to capture stunning shots of these majestic creatures in all their glory. You'll have the opportunity to capture unforgettable, full-frame images of brown bears and other wildlife, including moose, fox, wolf, and Bald Eagles.
Nestled on the rugged Alaskan Peninsula, Katmai is a remote and pristine wilderness accessible only by float plane or boat, further adding to the excitement and allure of this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Over five unforgettable days, we will completely immerse you in the world of brown bear photography, with countless opportunities to photograph bears fishing, playing, and much more!
At the majestic Brooks Falls, the jewel in the crown of our adventure, you'll be spellbound by the sight of over a dozen bears at a time fishing for salmon, a spectacle that has been captured in countless awe-inspiring photographs. We'll spend three nights at our base camp right at Brooks Falls, ensuring that we'll have ample time and the perfect lighting conditions to capture stunning shots of these majestic creatures in all their glory. You'll have the opportunity to capture unforgettable, full-frame images of brown bears and other wildlife, including moose, fox, wolf, and Bald Eagles.
What's Included
- All listed meals and non-alcoholic beverages during the workshop
- All transportation during the workshop
- Camping gear (tent, air mattress, pillow, bear resistant food containers, and safety equipment) *You need to bring your own sleeping bag
- All permits and park fees
- Professional photography guiding and instruction
- Gratuity for pilots and service staff
What's Not Included
Transportation to and from King Salmon, Alaska
Sleeping bag
Meals not listed as included on the itinerary
Lodging outside workshop dates
Alcoholic beverages
Souvenirs and personal items
Gratuity for photography guide(s). Please refer to our FAQ section for more details about gratuities
Trip Insurance & Medical Evacuation Insurance - see plans here.
Trip Itinerary
Trip Itinerary
Most meals included – (B,L,D) denotes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 1 (Travel Day)(D)
Arrive in King Salmon, Alaska by 5:00 pm for orientation and welcome dinner.
Day 2 (B,L,D)
Hiking mileage: 3-6 miles on a flat road/trail
Today we will board a small float plane or boat for Brooks Falls. After a safety briefing and setting up our base-camp we will begin photographing Grizzly Bears! We’ll spend the entire rest of the day photographing the bears as they run, swim, fight & fish the stream for Salmon.
Days 3 - 4 (B,L,D)
Hiking mileage: 3-6 miles on a flat road/trail
Full Days of hiking & photography as we witness the spectacle of the great bears at Brooks Falls!
Day 5 (B)
Hiking Mileage: 3-6 miles on a flat road/trail
We’ll have a morning session of photography during magic hour lighting and then break down our base camp before we board the float plane or boat for King Salmon.
Please note: Weather delays are possible, and we highly recommend travel insurance.
Day 1 (Travel Day)(D)
Arrive in King Salmon, Alaska by 5:00 pm for orientation and welcome dinner.
Day 2 (B,L,D)
Hiking mileage: 3-6 miles on a flat road/trail
Today we will board a small float plane or boat for Brooks Falls. After a safety briefing and setting up our base-camp we will begin photographing Grizzly Bears! We’ll spend the entire rest of the day photographing the bears as they run, swim, fight & fish the stream for Salmon.
Days 3 - 4 (B,L,D)
Hiking mileage: 3-6 miles on a flat road/trail
Full Days of hiking & photography as we witness the spectacle of the great bears at Brooks Falls!
Day 5 (B)
Hiking Mileage: 3-6 miles on a flat road/trail
We’ll have a morning session of photography during magic hour lighting and then break down our base camp before we board the float plane or boat for King Salmon.
Please note: Weather delays are possible, and we highly recommend travel insurance.
Please note that the exact sequence of the itineraries on all photography trips will be based on weather and lighting conditions. The goal on these trips is to make sure we are at the right place at the right time for the perfect light on our subjects. Also, itineraries can change for a variety of other circumstances including floods, forest fires, national park closures, road closures, and more. Due to the nature of wildlife and landscape photography, we do not guarantee any specific sightings or specific compositions.
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Testimonials From Our Customers
Julie K.
"I have traveled with Backcountry Journeys (BCJ) several times over the last 4 years to Glacier NP, Costa Rica (2x), Smoky Mountains NP, Joshua Tree, Zion and Bryce NPs, and most recently to Alaska.
Every trip with BCJ has been an outstanding experience. The guides are professional photographers who put the experience of the guests first. They are willing to provide as much hands on help as you need/want. The guides are also extremely knowledgeable and well trained in wilderness safety as well as the areas they guide.
BCJ trips are well run from the time of reservation through the entire trip. They will take you to great places and find great photographic opportunities."
Every trip with BCJ has been an outstanding experience. The guides are professional photographers who put the experience of the guests first. They are willing to provide as much hands on help as you need/want. The guides are also extremely knowledgeable and well trained in wilderness safety as well as the areas they guide.
BCJ trips are well run from the time of reservation through the entire trip. They will take you to great places and find great photographic opportunities."
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Scott S.
"BCJ provides an outstanding experience for photographers of all levels of experience/expertise. Each day's excursion is well planned-out and the guides always have a back-up plan if the weather is less than cooperative.
I have now been on 5 trips and each one seems better than the last. I find the guides to be very helpful and personable. The guides provide the level of hands-on assistance each participant wants.
The accommodations are always good, taking into consideration what each particular destination has to offer. I plan to continue doing these trips with BCJ and can't recommend them highly enough."
I have now been on 5 trips and each one seems better than the last. I find the guides to be very helpful and personable. The guides provide the level of hands-on assistance each participant wants.
The accommodations are always good, taking into consideration what each particular destination has to offer. I plan to continue doing these trips with BCJ and can't recommend them highly enough."
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Katherine P.
"I have now been on 8 trips with Backcountry Journeys. I love traveling with this company, as I am a woman traveling alone, and all I have to do is show up and they take care of everything else.
They have wonderful, caring, helpful, FUN, and knowledgeable guides who make the days fly by. They get us to the best photography sites possible and are always willing to help with anything and answer all questions.
We stay in great places and there is always too much wonderful food! I have met other travelers on their trips who will be friends for life, plus the guides are more than guides--they become friends too. I know I will be doing more traveling with them in the future."
They have wonderful, caring, helpful, FUN, and knowledgeable guides who make the days fly by. They get us to the best photography sites possible and are always willing to help with anything and answer all questions.
We stay in great places and there is always too much wonderful food! I have met other travelers on their trips who will be friends for life, plus the guides are more than guides--they become friends too. I know I will be doing more traveling with them in the future."
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We offer one of the most rock solid guarantees in the travel industry - our worry free travel, peace of mind guarantee to you!We’re so confident that the Photography Trips we offer will not only meet but exceed the lofty expectations set forth on our website – if your trip experience does not 100% match the promises laid forth on our website we will gladly give you a credit toward a future trip.
Natural events such as wildlife & weather are certainly out of our control but every aspect of the trip including logistics, accommodations, vehicles, itinerary & your expert trip leaders will match the lofty promises we’ve made on the site – we guarantee it!
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BACKCOUNTRY JOURNEYS
"Backcountry Journeys offers guests the unique opportunity to explore our natural world from behind their own lens. We run a selection of hand-crafted Photo Tours, Workshops & Safaris connecting passionate people to exceptional experiences. Locations worldwide.
- Russ Nordstrand, Backcountry Journeys Founder & Director
- Russ Nordstrand, Backcountry Journeys Founder & Director
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